Abnormal Mood Depression Flashcards
1
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Anhedonia?
A
Loss of enjoyment or pleasure
2
Q
Anergia?
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Lack of energy
3
Q
Psychomotor retardation?
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Subjective or objective slowing of thoughts and/or movement
4
Q
Stupor?
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Absence of rational functions
5
Q
Euthymia?
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Normal mood
6
Q
Depression criteria?
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Depressive episode should last at least 2 weeks and no hypo manic or manic episodes previously
7
Q
Core features of depression?
A
Depressed mood
Loss of interest or pleasure
Lack of energy
8
Q
Additional depressive symptoms?
A
Loss of confidence Guilt Suicidal thoughts/behaviours Lack of concentration Agitation/retardation Sleep disturbance Change in appetite
9
Q
What are the subtypes of depression?
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Somatic syndrome
Atypical depression
Psychotic depression
10
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Features of somatic syndrome?
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Loss of interest or pleasure Lack of emotional reactions Waking >2hrs before normal Depression worse in morning Psychomotor retardation or agitation Loss of appetite Weight loss Loss of libido
11
Q
Features of atypical depression
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Mood reactivity Weight gain or increase in appetite Hypersomnia Leaden paralysis Interpersonal rejection
12
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Psychotic depression
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Paranoid, mood-congruent or hypochondrial
Cowards syndrome - typically elderly, nihilistic delusions
